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Department Business and Economics
Master

Entrepreneurial Mindset (Master - SM IX (B) - IM VI (C))

Field of study: Master
Profile B: Strategic Management IX
Profile C: Innovation Management VI
Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Steffen Strese
Res. Assoc. Anncatrin Mergler
Scope / Credits: 4 SWS / 7,5 Credits
Course type: Lecture + exercise
Language: German
Date and place: Tuesdays, 14:00-17:00, HSG II HS4
Beginning: October 21st, 2025
Exam: Information after publication by the examination administration
Please note:  The course is taught across faculties.
It is essential to attend the first session, as the course format will be presented and the binding registration form will be distributed.

Content Overview

The module introduces the fundamentals of entrepreneurial thinking and action and provides basic and practice-relevant business knowledge. The perspective of entrepreneurs is taken to teach methodological approaches, skills and processes required for the establishment and management of companies. At the same time, entrepreneurial and basic business knowledge is imparted through an interactive business simulation game, interrelationships in a company are demonstrated, and students are enabled to take their first steps as entrepreneurs. The students will learn to understand the mindset of entrepreneurs and to practically apply entrepreneurial approaches and heuristics. They will understand basic business management interrelationships in companies and be able to prepare and understand company-wide management decisions. Additionally, students will be able to apply problem-solving approaches, work efficiently and constructively in teams, and present proposed solutions effectively.

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